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Fall Housing Updates: Q&A Session

Thursday, June 11

Question Answer

Can you talk about the closets? It looks like there is one in chapel

glen shared with two people.

Closets across campus will either be built-in closets or function as an mobile ottoman

for students to arrange and configure their rooms as they see fit. Closets on campus are

designed for either one or two students to share. Bedrooms in Heritage Commons and

offsite apartments will primarily have built-in closets, while rooms in Lassonde and

Kahlert Village will have mobile ottomans. Photos and dimensions of these closets and

other furniture can be found on our website: https://housing.utah.edu/housing-

options/room-types/

Also to help move in on the 19th if we clicked we want to move in

early and help move others in the next day so we automatically get

to do that or will you notify us

Traditionally, U of U Housing provides options for students to move in one day early

when they sign up for UCREW. With changes and adjustments to move-in due to the

current public health situation, and with Move-In Day being spread out across three

days this year (August 18, 19 & 20), our team is identifying ways and plans for how

UCREW might work this year in a way that promotes social distancing. More information

will be shared directly with residents via UMail and our website as it becomes available.

Are there any housing scholarships available for freshman students?

Housing & Residential Education works with a number of campus partners to ensure

that living on campus is an option to all students who wish to do so. With this in mind,

there are a few scholarships specifically for housing offered to first-year and upperclass

students. While these scholarships have been awarded for the upcoming academic year,

we work to update our Scholarships webpage with information as soon as it available. In

addition to housing specific scholarships, the University of Utah's Scholarships &

Financial Aid office has a robust scholarships page (scholarships.utah.edu) that all

students can visit to see what they qualify for. Keep in mind that scholarships and

financial aid that students receive that is over the cost of tuition will automatically be

applied towards housing & meal plan charges.

Is it less expensive to live off campus?

The truth is: it depends. The University of Utah is located in Salt Lake City, which is a

large metropolitan area. Apartments in close proximity to campus are often much more

expensive and do not include the cost of utilities, like wifi, electricity, or water. The cost

of living off campus also includes the cost to commute to campus and the cost of a

parking permit. While some residents may be able to find a room for rent in a house

that is shared with multiple other students or working professionals, these living

quarters often do not factor in the sense of community, the importance of your health

& well-being, or 24/7 staff to support you like on-campus living provides. The cost of on-

campus housing varies depending on the community, room type, and meal plan to be

accessible to a large number of students, and the cost of utilities is included.

After the November 26 final in-person class and the switch to online

classes, will housing and dining services be available to students?

Yes. Our office is working diligently with University leadership and local and state health

officials to be able to accommodate students who wish to remain on campus during the

online-learning portion of the fall academic calendar. Multiple options are being

considered and will be shared directly with residents once those have been solidified.

These options are being considered for all students living in residence halls for the 2020-

21 academic year, and the rate to stay in on-campus housing during the online period

would not be more than what is currently posted on our website. As a reminder,

students living in apartments and Lassonde Studios will be able to remain in their spaces

throughout the online period and winter break as that time is built into their housing

contract and rate.

Does the For Utah Scholarship cover the registration fee?

The For Utah Scholarship is designed to cover up to 100% of tuition dollars remaining

after all other means of financial aid and scholarships have been awarded. This

scholarship does not apply to housing or meal plan costs.

I plan on taking the international Leap U program, where in the

second semester I would transfer into the Asia Campus. Should I do

anything special with my housing application? How would housing

payments work?

Housing agreements are for the full academic year (fall and spring semesters). Students

planning on withdrawing for the University to study abroad, including for the

International Leap U program, should notify HRE at least 30 days before the beginning

of spring semester. Should students notify HRE at least 30 days prior the beginning of

spring semester, no cancellation or additional fees would be assessed. Should students

notify HRE 0-29 days prior to the beginning of spring semester, withdrawal fees may

apply. Visit our website for more information on how to terminate your contract and for

the full withdrawal schedule: https://housing.utah.edu/moving-in-out/moving-

out/termination/

I never filled out the under 18 housing agreement, is it too late to fill

it out and can I fill it out now?

It is not too late! Our housing application is still open for students who wish to live on

campus for the upcoming academic year. However, we are currently running a waitlist.

To join the waitlist as a student under 18, you will need to submit the U18 agreement.

Instructions are included directly on the agreement. Once our office processes your

agreement, a section of the application will open up that will allow you to join the

waitlist. More information about the waitlist can be found here:

https://housing.utah.edu/apply-reserve/waitlist/

Is family weekend cancelled too?Information about Parent & Family Weekend will be shared on this webpage soon:

https://orientation.utah.edu/parents/PFW.php

I apologize, I joined the presentation late, can we access this

PowerPoint somewhere?

The full Student & Family Q & A session can be found online here:

https://www.pqe.io/sign-up/voh/university-of-utah-

private?event=UniversityofUtahPrivate&account=UniversityofUtah

do the dorms have enough bandwidth to handle all the students

that will be online

Yes. Our office works directly with University of Utah IT to ensure that our wifi and

internet connectivity's bandwidth can accommodate the increase in traffic needed for

students to complete their coursework online.

Are freshman allowed to bring a car?

Yes. Freshman, and all other students on campus, are able to bring a car to campus. To

park on campus, students will need to purchase a parking permit. However, we strongly

encourage students to leave their car at home! In fact, 70% of first-year students choose

not to bring a car to campus and instead take advantage of the free transportation

options available as a University of Utah student. More information about

transportation options and parking passes can be found through Commuter Services'

website: https://commuterservices.utah.edu/

How will communal bathrooms work?

Housing at the University of Utah is unique in that the bathrooms on campus in

residence halls and apartments are likely much different than those on other campuses.

In a majority of our residence halls, two to three students will share a single-use

bathroom that is connected to their bedrooms (suite-style/jack & jill style). In other

areas, including cluster communities in Lassonde Studios or Kahlert Village, 8-10 private-

use bathrooms will be shared by students living in that cluster community. Each

bathroom includes a toilet, sink and shower behind a closable, lockable door. COVID-

update: cluster bathrooms will be assigned, so 3-4 students will share one bathroom in

their cluster community. Our custodial team will work to sanitize and disinfect cluster

bathrooms on an increased cleaning schedule. We also encourage students to be

proactive and disinfect their areas before and after use, as well.

If we’ve already been accepted into housing and chose a room, what

are the next steps to watch out for?

For students with a tentative booking on campus, the next step would be to log back

into the housing application, fill out the Addendum to the Resident Agreement Form

and pay the $200 reservation deposit to secure your space. For students with a reserved

booking, meaning they have paid the $200 deposit, the next steps would be to log back

into the housing application and fill out the Addendum to the Resident Agreement by

June 19. After the Addendum has been filled out and submitted, students should plan

on registering for Virtual NSO through the Office of Orientation & Transition if they have

not yet done so. Students should also remember to check their UMail frequently for

campus updates, including their mailing address and assigned move-in time. Move-in

information will also be shared on our Moving In webpage:

https://housing.utah.edu/moving-in-out/moving-in/

One big perk to Utah is gaining in-state after one year. How will this

be affected because of covid-19 and the modification to the fall

semester?

For the latest information about residency or questions regarding changes due to COVID-

19, students should visit or call the residency office here:

https://admissions.utah.edu/apply/residency/

are you able to talk about bed lofting as well. I want my bed lofted

but I'm not sure I want a bunk bed. I'm in chapel glen

Beds in Lassonde Studios, the Marriott Honors Community, and Kahlert Village are self-

lofting and can be adjusted to their desired height, up top 56". Bed-lofting in Heritage

Commons is a free optional service available to students to sign up for in their housing

application portal. If students have already submitted their application, you can also fill

out the form on our website here: https://housing.utah.edu/apply-reserve/optional-

services/ Bed-lofting is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Has the U posted the new academic calendar?

The University of Utah has posted a modified academic calendar for fall 2020. This can

be found in full here: https://attheu.utah.edu/facultystaff/a-return-to-campus-in-fall/

Housing-specific information can be found on our Fall 2020 Updates page here:

housing.utah.edu/coronavirus/fall-2020-updates

Will the dorms cost less now? Bc we won’t be their as long.

Apartment and Lassonde Studios' rates include the online portion of the new modified

fall calendar as well as winter break. Up until the end of spring semester. The rates on

our website for these areas includes these adjustments. Our team is working through a

few different options for our residence halls, though the cost will not be more than the

rate that is currently shown on our website.

will residence fees be reduced due to extended winter break and

online instruction

Yes, prices for residence halls (Chapel Glen, Gateway Heights, Kahlert Village, Officers

Circle and Sage Point) will be adjusted based on a new closing date at the end of in-

person instruction. Students will have the option to extend their stay on campus for the

virtual instruction period for an additional fee.

Wait so the academic school year will be done by the end of

December??

No. Adjustments that have been made at this time are for the fall 2020 semester. At this

time, no changes have been made to the spring 2020 academic or housing calendar.

will you release a packing list?

Good news! Our team has developed a packing list that is available on our website

(https://housing.utah.edu/blog/a-residents-packing-list/) and included in the Student

Housing Guide linked in the Housing Module of Virtual NSO and on the Pre Arrival

section of our Moving In webpage: https://housing.utah.edu/moving-in-out/moving-

in/pre-arrival/

I applied to Lassonde but haven't heard anything back. I am an

incoming freshman. When should i expect to hear back?

To be eligible to live in Lassonde Studios, a student should complete an application

through the Lassonde Institute and complete a housing application through HRE and

indicate an interest in living in Lassonde in the LLC question. Lassonde is currently full

and is running a waiting list. You will be contacted directly if/when a space in Lassonde

becomes available for you. For more information, reach out to Pat Jones at

[email protected]

Will you have the same move in day as your roommate??Yes, move in times will be assigned by areas. You will have the same move-in time as

your roommate.

Where do you apply for student housing?!Full step-by-step instructions to apply for housing can be found on our website here:

https://housing.utah.edu/apply-reserve/process/

Will our arrival time be close to our roommate's arrival time during

move-in days?Yes, your assigned arrival time will be the same as your roommate's.

When you say the dorms close, does that mean that students in

sage point will have to move out all of their belongings until they

return in the spring? Or do you just mean the dorm is closed but

students can keep their belongings in the room

Residence halls on campus close for winter break. Students in these areas are able to

leave their belongings in their rooms, but should plan to take any items they will need

during the break with them as they will not have access to their space during this time.

This does not apply to students in Lassonde Studios or apartment options as these

communites remain open during the break.

If we want to move in and be part of the moving in crew are we still

able to?

UCREW is being modified to appropriately practice social distancing across the multiple

move in days. For more information and to sign up, visit our website:

https://housing.utah.edu/ucrew/

When is the deadline for payment plans the UofU offers for

Housing?

Housing & meal plan charges are included on the same bill as tuition through University

Income Accounting. Students can sign up for payment plans through their office. The U

offers two payment plan options, either a four- or five-month for that semester's

charges. Students interested in enrolling in the five-month payment option for fall

semester should sign up by July 20. Students interested in enrolling in the four-month

payment plan option for fall semester should enroll by September 4. Students not

enrolled in a payment plan will need to have all semester charges paid in full by

September 4, 2020.

In the housing application it has a section where you can volunteer

to help out with move in as well as moving in early. Is that still

happening, and if so how has it changed?

UCREW is being modified to appropriately practice social distancing across the multiple

move in days. For more information and to sign up, visit our website:

https://housing.utah.edu/ucrew/

Will the food plans cost less bc the week numbers have changed?

Meal plan and residence hall charges are currently under review. Draft rates can be

found on our website, though any adjustments to rates will not be higher than the

current rates listed. Our team will share out the final rates once those are available.

Would you suggest applying for housing for full time students (For

Utah)?

Yes! If you are interested in living on campus for the upcoming academic year, the

application is open now, though we are currently running a waitlist. Students who live

on campus traditionally have had higher GPAs as well as graduated faster than students

who live off campus. As we are currently running a waitlist, students should plan to

apply as soon as possible for the best chance of receiving a housing offer.

To clarify, in Kahlert Village, our child is reserved in a double room

that shares a bathroom with a single - is she considered a double or

triple?

This room-type configuration is considered a double since they share a bedroom with

one other student.

What should we expect if we signed up for u-crew?More information will be sent to you via email regarding your UCREW assignment and

changes due to COVID-19. Stay tuned for more soon!

if you have a single, with a bathroom that is attached to another

single and signed up with a roommate, will you and your roommate

be together in the same room type

For questions about roommates or suitemates, you are able to find more specific

information by logging back into your housing application and navigating to Room

Selection page.

What does it mean to be waitlisted ??

Being on the housing waitlist means you do not currently have a specific room assigned

to you. Our team works diligently to send out housing offers to students on the waitlist

as spaces become available. You can learn more about the waitlist on our website here:

https://housing.utah.edu/apply-reserve/waitlist/

So if you are doing the U Crew you will receive an email on the move-

in time or should you just plan on moving in on August 18 from 8AM-

6PM.

All students who signed up for UCREW will receive an email with updates and more

instructions. This email update will also include information about early move in

instructions for UCREW volunteers who live on campus. Stay tuned for more soon!

Could room assignments be changed before move-in day?

Rooms will not likely change prior to move-in day. However, the Resident Addendum

asks students to acknowledge that their room reservation is for that room type rather

than that specific room. HRE reserves the right to make adjustments to room

assignments as needed.

When I try to log into the Housing U portal, I am met with the

following error; "Login to StarRez portal failed." Each time I try again

it spits out the same response.

Students who encounter an error when logging into the Housing portal should

send an email from their UMail account to [email protected]. Our team

will work to identify and resolve to issue so you may continue.

If we haven’t received the addendum who should we connect with?The Addendum to the Resident Agreement can be found directly by logging back into

your housing application via CIS.

How much is housing ?

The cost to live on campus varies by the community you wish to live in, the room type

you select, and the meal plan you choose. Typically, a double room will cost less than a

single room type. To get a better idea, we offer a Rate Estimator Tool on our website

that accounts for these options: https://housing.utah.edu/rate-estimator/ Please note

that our office is currently working on rate adjustments that may not yet be reflected,

though final pricing will not exceed the amounts shown currently.

Can you live with a roommate of your choice?

Students who apply by the priority deadline (March 10 for LLCs or April 1 for general

housing) are able to create a roommate group in the application. While this does not

guarantee that all students in the roommate group will be able to reserve a room, suite,

or apartment together, it does increase this likelihood as it gives all students the same

reservation time. Students who apply after this date are able to reserve rooms based on

availability. Please note, our office is currently running a waitlist. Waitlist offers are sent

out as they become available and do not take roommate groups into consideration.

If I've been granted a deferral, do I get my original housing deposit

back or does that just roll over to when I come back to the U?

The housing application fee is a one-time fee. Once you have paid that fee using your

UID, you do not have to pay it again. You would not need to pay the application fee

again when re-applying to live on campus after your deferral. The reservation fee does

not roll over with deferrals and is associated with the semester you reserve a space.

How will social distancing apply to LLC’s and Officers Circle houses?

Housing reservations on campus will continue as normal for all students, except for

those who reserved a room in a triple or in a loft in Lassonde Studios. These students

have been contacted directly with their options. For all other housing reservations,

adjustments have been made to housing policies to better promote the health and well-

being of our community. These adjustments can be found in full in the Addendum to the

Resident Agreement in the housing application. This Addendum must be filled out and

submitted by June 19, 2020.

When will residents start receiving offers for rooms?

Waitlist offers are sent out to students as they become available. More information

about the waitlist process as well as weekly waitlist updates can be found on our

housing website here: https://housing.utah.edu/apply-reserve/waitlist/

For clarification, will we have to wear a mask at all times, within

dorm rooms, while other people (including roommates) are

present?

Guidelines may require students to wear a face covering in all public areas. In the

context of the residence halls, this would mean in all areas outside of your room.

Can we reserve housing for spring semester and not fall?Yes. Our spring 2021 only housing application will open for reservations in early

November.

Will fraternities still have rush?Fraternity and Sorority life are still participating in the recruitment process. For more

information and to sign up, visit: https://fraternityandsororitylife.utah.edu/

Hi! I have a few questions...

1. Classes will end BY November 26th... that is Thanksgiving... will

classes still possibly be held on Nov. 26th? When do students find

out their last day to plan flights home?

2. If student requested a lofted bed in their dorm room, when will

they find out if they get it?

3. You mentioned that students "may not be able to" have guests...

is this just in their rooms or in common areas of dorms, too? Is this

still up in the air or can they definitely not have guests?

Thank you!

The last day a student has an in-person course may depend on the individual class they

are enrolled in. There will be no classes on Thursday, November 26 as that is a

University Closure Day. Students will know more information about their classes after

registering and/or receiving syllabi from their professors. We will contact students who

did NOT receive their request for bed lofting prior to move-in day. If you do not hear

from us regarding bed lofting, you can assume that you received the lofting service. The

HRE team is currently developing the parameters around the guest policy for the fall

semester during COVID-19. More information will be shared soon.

I am living in kahlert village and really want a single or double suite

but currently am going to have a cluster double. Is it possible to

switch with someone or get a room that is open because a student

registered for housing but decided to attend elsewhere?

We are currently running a waiting list for all housing areas. As spaces become available,

they will be offered to students on the waiting list so that they are able to have the

chance to live on campus. You may request for a room change after the first two weeks

of the semester.

If a room isn't available and I live out of state, what will I do/where

will I stay?

If you are on the waitlist, our team works to separate students into six different waitlists

based on their class year. We also prioritize students who are coming from out of

state/out of the country when sending out waitlist offers. We will continue to send out

offers throughout the remainder of the summer and into the fall semester as spaces

become available. While we cannot guarantee a housing offer will be sent, in the past,

we have been able to accommodate all students on the waitlist.

Are there grants still available to help pay for housing?



there are a few scholarships specifically for housing offered to first-year and upperclass








Are there scholarships for housing? If so where can we find them?



there are a few scholarships specfiically for housing offered to first-year and upperclass








Can Lexie repeat what she said about the deposit?

Students who cancelled housing contracts by June 15 received a full refund on their

$200 room reservation. Students who cancel after June 15, may be subject to additional

contract termination fees. More information can be found here:

https://housing.utah.edu/moving-in-out/moving-out/termination/

So if I am going to be a Sophmore, but this will be my first year at

the U of U, do I need to live on campus my first year?The University of Utah does not have a live-in requirement for any year classification.

Are the dorms carpeted? Yes. Bedrooms in on-campus housing do have low-pile carpeting.

in sage point 810, in the very middle room, is the closet on the

outside or inside?

Closets in the middle single suite space are wardrobes, meaning they are not built into

the space. The wardrobe is a furniture piece that can be moved around wherever you

would like in the room.

Will my roommate and I get the same move in day/ arrival time? Yes, roommates will have the same assigned arrival time.

Will it cost extra to stay for the online portion of the semester? I'm

not too keen on moving back home early

We are developing plans for closing the residence halls for the virtual instruction period

of the fall semester. Rates for residence halls will be adjusted to be cheaper based on a

new closing date. If a student chooses to extend their stay on campus for the virtual

instruction period, they will pay a fee. This will not exceed the cost of a typical full fall

semester.

Do you anticipate the students being able to move back after

Christmas break?

Yes. At this time, no changes have been made to spring 2020. If adjustments become

necessary, the University and Housing & Residential Education will work proactively to

send out information directly to students.

How do I know if I am on the wait list? If you are unsure if you are on the waitlist, you can log back into your housing

application or call/email our office at 801-587-2002 or [email protected]

Will university facilities such as library, field house, dining halls, etc.

be available for students who decide to remain on campus during

the online instruction period?

Yes, though hours of operation may vary slightly from standard hours.

For those on the waitlist, when will we know when we get a room?You will be notified via your University email (UMail). We recommend checking it

frequently as waitlist offers are only valid for 48 hours before they expire.

Is there a limit to how many people can come and help me move in?

While there is no "limit," we do recommend limiting the number of friends/family you

have helping you move in to better promote physical distancing and to limit the amount

of people in our residence halls to as few as possible.

if you are on the waitlist, are you able to secure a roommate? if so,

how?

Waitlist offers are sent out as spaces become available. If sent an offer in a double

room, you will likely already have a roommate reserved in that space. Please note HRE

does not pair or assign roommates; offers are sent based on room availability and your

place on the waitlist.

Will all dining halls be open in some form or another after

November 26?

Dining will be available during the virtual instruction period. More information about

dining and other details related to the extended stay period will be shared soon.

Is there anywhere freshman can stay with a kitchen? And are

microwaves/toaster ovens allowed in dorms?

Residence halls on campus are all equipped with kitchenettes in each of the buildings on

campus. These kitchenettes house a full-size oven/stove combo, refrigerator and

microwave. Students are also able to either bring a personal microwave/mini-fridge

with them to campus to live in their room, or rent these through our office as an

optional service. Please note we do not allow toasters in our housing, or other

appliances with open/hot coils.

How likely will a first year student on the wait list, get a room on

campus? Or should we be looking for alternative housing?

While we cannot guarantee that all students on the waitlist will receive a housing offer,

in previous years, we have been able to accommodate all students on the waitlist.

This is kind of off topic but you register for classes when you do

student orientation right?

Yes. First-year students will see a hold on their account to register for classes until they

meet with an academic advisor during Virtual NSO. The University of Utah also released

that there will be a campus-wide registration hold until July 1. More info can be found

here: https://attheu.utah.edu/announcements/registration-paused-until-july-1-for-

course-schedule-updates/

Are cars acceptable for freshman undergraduate students?

Yes. Freshman, and all other students on campus, are able to bring a car to campus. To

park on campus, students will need to purchase a parking permit. However, we strongly

encourage students to leave their car at home! In fact, 70% of first-year students choose

not to bring a car to campus and instead take advantage of the free transportation

options available as a University of Utah student. More information about

transportation options and parking passes can be found through Commuter Services'

website: https://commuterservices.utah.edu/

Can you switch roommates to be in a different residential hall with

someone you already know?

We are currently running a waiting list and al housing areas are full. Students can

request a room change after the first two weeks of the semester.

I'm on the housing waitlist and my friend is also on the waitlist. Is

there any way to request them as a roommate? That option wasn't

available in the waitlist housing application.

Waitlist offers are sent out as spaces become available. If sent an offer in a double

room, you will likely already have a roommate reserved in that space. Please note HRE

does not pair or assign roommates; offers are sent based on room availability and your

place on the waitlist.

Are other students who also attend the university prohibited from

visiting dorm rooms that aren’t theirs?

Your health and overall well-being is our top priority. Due to the current public health

situation, HRE has modified our guest policy expectations. For fall 2020, residents on

campus may be prohibited from bringing guests, including other residents and U of U

students, into their housing spaces. This includes residence halls and apartments. These

policies are in place to limit the amount of new community members in our resident

spaces and to allow HRE to better conduct contact tracing if a covid-19 outbreak occurs.

While we know this update to our guest policy is inconvenient, please know that these

changes are made with your health and safety in mind. A full list of expectations can be

found in the Addendum to the Resident Agreement, which can be found and submitted

by logging back into your housing application.

Are there options for off-campus student housing other than

dorms?

Yes. Housing & Residential Education offers apartment-style options in downtown Salt

Lake City for upperclass and graduate students. These include U of U at Block 44,

Downtown Commons 1, and Downtown Commons 2. Visit our website for images and

floor plans: https://housing.utah.edu/housing-options/undergraduate-housing/

Apartments are also offered through Utah Student Apartments (USA). More information

about USA options can be found on their website here: apartments.utah.edu

With these new changes, what impact does this have on those trying

to gain residency this academic year?




What is included in the kitchenettes on each floor of Kahlert Village?

Where are the centralized laundry machines located?

Thank you!

Kitchenettes include a fridge, oven/stove, sink, and microwave. Laundry machines are

located on each floor of the building.

If I am on the wait list, should i get off the list, will I receive all the

information that all the previously admitted students have already

received all at once, or will they come out over time?

As a student on the waiting list, you will receive access to the Resident Agreement

Addendum after receiving an offer to reserve a room on campus. All other updates and

information can be viewed on HRE's website at housing.utah.edu/coronavirus

Did you say COVID19 test was mandatory before moving in?We are currently developing plans related to COVID-19 tests and living on campus. We

will share more information soon.

is it too late to apply for the scholarship where you had a

gradparent attend utah?

To browse scholarships you may be eligible for, visit the U's scholarship web page at:

scholarships.utah.edu

Does kahlert village have closets or wardrobes?

Kahlert Village bedrooms are made up of both suite-style and cluster-style options. Both

of these communities will feature mobile wardrobes for closets to allow residents to

configure their spaces how they would like! More information about furniture and

dimensions can be found on our Room Types page here:

https://housing.utah.edu/housing-options/room-types/

given that the university closes at the end of november do you have

to move out of the dorms by then?

The new closing date for residence hall areas (Chapel Glen, Gateway Heights, Kahlert

Village, Officers Circle, and Sage Point) is November 25. Students living in these areas

should plan to move out at this time or request an extension to stay on campus for an

additional fee. During this period, the residence halls will be closed and students will not

have access to their room. Students should pack and bring all items they will need with

them, but do not need to fully move out of their space.

When is payment is due for housing and is there a payment plan?

Housing & meal plan charges are included on the same bill as tuition through University

Income Accounting. Students can sign up for payment plans through their office. The U

offers two payment plan options, either a four- or five-month for that semester's

charges. Students interested in enrolling in the five-month payment option for fall

semester should sign up by July 20. Students interested in enrolling in the four-month

payment plan option for fall semester should enroll by September 4. Students not

enrolled in a payment plan will need to have all semester charges paid in full by

September 4, 2020.

Will the kitchens in kahlert village be stocked with pots and pans

and other cooking supplies or will we need to bring our own?

Some cooking supplies and equipment will be available for checkout from the front

desk. Students are encouraged to wait to bring cooking supplies until after they arrive

on campus to determine what they need and will use.

Do you recommend the Block 150 or the Plan 15 meal plan?

Meal plan selection is based on personal preference. The Block 150 plan is a semester

based plan, meaning you have 150 meals to use over the course of the semester. The

Plan 15 meal is a weekly plan, and you will receive 15 meals each week. Think about

how often you plan to eat on-campus and how you prefer to budget your meals - does

semesterly work better for you or do you want a fresh start each week? Students are

able to request to change their meal plan during the first week of school. If you arrive to

campus and decide the meal plan you picked isn't for you, you can request to change it.

Is it likely that everyone will be accepted from the waitlist?While we cannot guarantee that all students on the waitlist will receive a housing offer,

in previous years, we have been able to accommodate all students on the waitlist.

Do you get a parking spot when you live on campus? or do you have

to sign up for one?

If you bring a car to campus, you will need to purchase a parking pass through

Commuter Services. More information can be found on their website:

https://commuterservices.utah.edu/

If someone isn't accepted off the waitlist, when would they be

notified?

If you applied to be on the waitlist and a space becomes available for you, you will be

sent an offer to your UMail. We do not notify students who do not receive an offer as in

previous years, we have been able to accommodate all students on the waitlist.

Are there any accessible cooking areas for first year students?

Residence halls on campus are all equipped with kitchenettes in each of the buildings on

campus. These kitchenettes house a full-size oven/stove combo, refrigerator and

microwave. Students are also able to either bring a personal microwave/mini-fridge

with them to campus to live in their room, or rent these through our office as an

optional service. Please note we do not allow toasters in our housing, or other

appliances with open/hot coils.

If I end up having to live off campus because I don't get a room from

the waitlist, can I still get a dining contract on campus?

Students who live off campus can still sign up for a meal plan. They can sign up directly

through Dining Services here: https://dineoncampus.com/utah/purchase-a-meal-plan

When can I purchase a parking permit for the fall?Information about parking and parking passes can be found on Commuter Services

website here: https://commuterservices.utah.edu/

When will they return for second semester

At this time, no changes have been made to the spring 2021 semester. Classes are set to

resume January 11, 2021 and residents can move back into their residence halls on

January 8 beginning at 9 a.m.

Will the isolation spaces be in the residence halls or different

buildings?Isolation spaces are held in HRE buildings.

How difficult is the parking situation for students who live in

university housing versus those who commute?

Housing students will be able to park in designated housing lots on campus, though

residents should not expect to be able to park directly next to their residential building.

More information about parking and permits can be found on Commuter Services

website here: https://commuterservices.utah.edu/

When will students know about the new price for housing during fall

2020?Information will be shared by the end of June.

for housing if we do come back for spring will we be able keep our

same room and roommates say if our contract did expire in

december etc

Housing agreements are for the full academic year (fall and spring semester). If you live

in a residence hall (Chapel Glen, Gateway Heights, Kahlert Village, Officers Circle, or

Sage Point) and leave for winter break, you will be able to move back into your space for

spring semester on January 8, 2021 beginning at 9 a.m.

Is it possible to still get into a Living Learning & Theme Community

from the waitlist or are all those spots closed?

During the housing application process, you are able to indicate your interest in living in

a Living Learning & Themed Community. Please note that our office is currently running

a waitlist for all on-campus housing options, so offers will be sent based on availability.

How will orientation go? Will it go VIA zoom?

New Student Orientation (NSO) is being done via an online/virtual format. Information

on how to register can be found on Orientation & Transition's website here:

https://orientation.utah.edu/first-year/orientation.php

Is there a plan or rough idea of what second semester will look like

at the U? Totally online? In person?

At this time, the University of Utah has only released plans for the fall 2020 semester.

Campus leadership will work with local and national health authorities to monitor the

COVID-19 situation to make any decisions related to spring. Updates will be shared with

students as they are available.

If you are hoping to work towards in state tuition, how will this work

with the pandemic in terms of housing?




Can the Alumni scholarship and Regents scholarship apply to

housing if tuition is already covered?

Financial aid and scholarships that exceeds the cost of tuition is automatically applied to

a student's housing and meal plan bills. For more information related to specific

scholarships, please contact the Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid:

https://financialaid.utah.edu/contact-us.php

What changes will be made to get residency and in-state tuition if it

is not possible with the rules The U has put in place to stay in Utah

for a year with ONLY 35 days out of the state?




Why is there an extra fee to continue on campus housing after the

academic year switches online when students are already paying for

a normal years housing?

We are developing plans for closing the residence halls for the virtual instruction period

of the fall semester. Rates for residence halls will be adjusted to be cheaper based on a

new closing date. If a student chooses to extend their stay on campus for the virtual

instruction period, they will pay a fee. This will not exceed the cost of a typical full fall

semester.

Do UofU students get UTA passes for public transport like

Frontrunner, bus, and tracks?

Yes, all University of Utah students are able to ride public transit for free when using

their UCard student ID. For more information, visit Commuter Services' website:

https://commuterservices.utah.edu/uta/

If you get a date for move in that doesn’t work is there any chance

that you could change it or is that the date you have to be there?

We encourage you to make flexible travel arrangements for moving in as much as you

are able to. If extenuating circumstances do not allow for a student to move in at their

assigned move in time, accommodations will be made for an alternate time.

if You have completed the housing application and selected a room,

how do you see if you are set for housing?

If you have reserved a room and paid the $200 reservation fee, your room reservation is

confirmed and you are good to go. The front page of the Housing U portal will show

your current room reservation. For assistance or any specific questions related to your

account, please contact the HRE office and we are happy to assist you.

I am on the waitlist and I am an out-of-state student. I need to be on-

campus. When do you expect more spots to open up? I am very

nervous I won't get a spot.

In previous years, we have been able to offer spaces to all students on the waitlist. Our

ability to offer spaces to students on the waiting list is contingent on students cancelling

their confirmed reservations. We expect to see a spike in cancellations prior to the June

15 cancellation deadline and anticipate being able to offer more spaces to students on

the waitlist over the next few weeks. We will continue to run the waitlist throughout the

summer and into the fall semester. For updates and information on where we stand

with the waitlist, visit our website here: https://housing.utah.edu/apply-

reserve/waitlist/

I have written several emails to residency office and never gotten a

reply. How do I reach a person?




On the housing portal, I checked the boxes on the questions and

typed in my zip code (in the updated housing agreement) One of the

speakers mentioned signing the form. Was I supposed to sign

somewhere?

Students who completed all questions in the Addendum form are good to go and

completed the requirements.

are most people put on the wait list given housing?

In previous years, we have been able to offer spaces to all students on the waitlist. Our

ability to offer spaces to students on the waiting list is contingent on students cancelling

their confirmed reservations. We will continue to run the housing waitlist and make

offers throughout the summer and into the fall semester.

How do you get in contact with roommates?

You can view your room reservation and roommates from the front page of the Housing

U portal. Clicking on your housing assignments allows you to see your roommates. After

selecting your roommates, you can message them within the Housing U portal.

How do I know if I am waived for the application fee

Generally, students who received waivers on their admissions application also

receive waivers for their housing application. If you are unsure, you can contact

our office at [email protected] or (801)587-2002

how different of a campus experience will this be with these

measures being taken?

While social distancing and other health pre-cautions may change some of the campus

experience, our team still strives to provide students with an environment that focuses

on community and student engagement. Events may differ in their size or form of

delivery, but we are committed to ensuring that our students have a great residential

experience.

I am having trouble downloading the Umail on to my cell phone.

Any advice?

University IT has helpful resources to answer questions about UMail and adding it to

your cellphone. The Campus Help Desk resource can be found here:

https://it.utah.edu/help/

I wanted to be in the learning center on campus but currently have a

spot in Gateway I think. I am still on a wait list for Kahlert (the LLC)

right? Also when I accepted the spot it had a way to contact the

roommates but I didn't at the moment just finished the acceptance--

how do I get back to getting in contact with those roommates?

Rooms in Kahlert Village are being offered to students as they open up and become

available. We run a waiting list and offer spots to students in Kahlert Village based on a

students who listed Kahlert as an LLC option they were interested in the Housing U

application. If you listed a Kahlert community in your LLC preference section of the

application then you are included on our waiting list. You can view your roommates

from the front page of the Housing U portal where it displays your room reservation.

You can also view who your roommates are after clicking on this information.

Where are students living in Kahlert supposed to park?

On-campus residents will automatically have a housing zone designation added to their

parking permit that will allow them to park in any housing parking areas. Housing zone

parking areas are located in the Heritage Commons area of campus, located across

Legacy Bridge. Students living in Kahlert Village are also able to park in lots located on

lower campus provided they have purchased the appropriate parking permit. These lots

may include Lot 11, 15, 21, 24, and 27. More information will be provided to students

upon moving in.

With the new regulations without allowing students to have visitors,

If students are to leave campus to go home, what will the

regulations be about coming back into campus?

There are not current guidelines in place that restrict residents' travel. Residents are

encouraged to monitor their own symptoms and pursue a COVID-19 test and complete

the HRE Self-Report form as needed. If campus guidelines are updated related to travel,

that information will be shared directly with students.

Do first year students have to live on campus? There is not a first year live-on requirement at the University of Utah.

Can i tour campus during covid?

Visitors are currently able to visit campus and participate in the self-guided tour created

by the Office of Admissions. The Office of Admissions is currently working on plans to

resume guided campus tours. For more information and updates, please visit their

website: https://admissions.utah.edu/virtual-events/

When does the commuter services open up purchases for the

permits ?

Commuter Services will begin selling parking permits for the 2020 academic year on

August 3. All permits can be purchased online at https://commuterservices.utah.edu/

Can we sign up for a parking pass online now or does that have to

be done in person when we are on campus?

Commuter Services will begin selling parking permits for the 2020 academic year on

August 3. All permits can be purchased online at https://commuterservices.utah.edu/

How will campus shuttles be impacted by Covid-19?

Campus shuttles are sanitized to combat the spread of COVID-19. Shuttle routes have

been adjusted during the summer, but are expected to resume more normal routes for

the academic year. Updates and information are shared on Commuter Services' website

here: https://commuterservices.utah.edu/campus-shuttle/

Is it true that anyone can use Lassonde resources?

The first-floor of Lassonde Studios is open to all students at the U. More information will

be shared soon about how COVID-19 may impact the hours and availability of the first

floor of Lassonde to non-residents.

If we already signed the addendum agreement it will say our

application is complete right?

Yes, if you have completed the Addendum it will not show up when you log into the

Housing U portal.

are you required to have a bike locker if you have a bike or can you

bring it into your room

Students are not required to purchase bike storage as an optional service. Bike racks are

available outside all buildings. We encourage you to purchase a bike lock to secure your

bike while it is not in use.

If my twin brother and I are incoming freshman, from out of state,

who have not filled out the housing application yet, what is the best

way to make sure we can room together?

We are currently running a housing waiting list. We prioritize our waitlist for first-year

and out of state students. Students on the waitlist are offered based on spaces

becoming available as other students cancel. Because offers are made based on others

cancelling, it is difficult to request specific roommates while on the waiting list.

How soon are we able to have items for the dorm room shipped to

campus and what is the shipping address?

Residents can ship items to campus one week before their move-in day. Due to limited

space in the mail room, we ask that you ship smaller items only. Students are

encouraged to pause on purchasing larger items until after they arrive to campus and

determine what they need for their room.

Are we able to apply for housing before participating in NSO?

Yes. The housing application is available now in CIS. We are currently running a waitlist

for first-year housing and encourage you to complete an application as soon as possible.

For more information on completing a housing application, visit our website:

https://housing.utah.edu/apply-reserve/process/

i am under 18 and have signed the addendum but am not sure if my

parent has to resubmit the under18 permission form?

If you previously submitted the agreement then you do not need to re-submit. If you

are being held up in your housing application and it is asking you to submit again,

contact our office and we can assist you. (801)587-2002

can I cancel bed lofting?Yes. Please contact the HRE office at [email protected] or (801) 587-2002

and a staff member can help with this request.

Are there mini fridges available for rental?Mini fridges are not available to rent through HRE. Students are welcome to bring their

own if they wish.

How do I request to have my bed lofted if I have already submitted

my housing application? Is it too late?

Contact the HRE office at [email protected] or (801) 587-2002. An HRE

staff member can re-open the Optional Services portion of your Housing U

portal to request this change. All optional service requests should be submitted

by July 20.

The Resident Addendum asks for our zip code as of Aug. 1. Will that

information be used to determine who gets housing or may be

forced to quarantine?

HRE is gathering zip code information to help evaluate and assess the number of

students coming from high COVID-19 transmission areas. If any decisions are made

based on the zip code data, students will be contacted directly.

On the UofU FB parent discussion page, a residency update was

shared today that students time outside of Utah will not count

toward the 29 day limit from Nov 26 to Jan 10 due to the changes in

the fall semester. Can you confirm this?




If we plan to attend both the fall and spring semester will we have

to fully move out of the dorm between semesters?

A housing contract is full the full academic year (Fall 2020 semester and Spring 2021

semester). Your room will be the same for fall and spring semester. Students do not

need to move items out of their room between the fall and spring term. The residence

halls will close for the winter break period. During this closing time, you will not have

access to your room and should pack and bring home anything you will need for the

winter break period. All other items can remain in your room during the break until you

return for spring semester.

So can you leave all your stuff in your room from semester one to

semester 2? Or do you have to move everything out and it will be

new roommates and room for 2nd semester?

A housing contract is full the full academic year (Fall 2020 semester and Spring 2021

semester). Your room will be the same for fall and spring semester. Students do not

need to move items out of their room between the fall and spring term.

Regarding the guest policy, does this mean that no one else is

allowed in a student's room?

HRE is currently further developing changes to the guest policy. This development

includes specifically defining what a constitutes a "guest" to a residential area and which

areas the policy applies to. More information will be shared soon.

how do you know if you paid the $200 reservation deposit

If you have not paid the $200 reservation fee, you will be prompted to pay the fee when

accessing your housing application in the Housing U portal. You can also contact the

HRE office directly and we are happy to check your account for you. Contact our office

via email at [email protected] or phone at (801)587-2002

Regarding addendum, I filled it out do I need to sign? The addendum is complete when a student has completed all questions in the form.

With the for Utah scholarship, how will it be applied when it’s time

to pay for tuition??

Scholarship and financial aid dollars are applied to a student's incoming accounting

account. For more information, please contact the Office of Scholarship & Financial Aid:

https://financialaid.utah.edu/index.php

Will we keep our mailbox address between semesters?

A student's mailing address will remain the same for the full academic year. If you

return to live on campus for summer or in future academic years, your mailing address

may change.

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